Odeen Domingo, of the Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals SS Ernest Shazor (hamstring) played Friday, Aug. 26. While he does not feel he is completely healthy yet and did not expect to play, head coach Dennis Green thought he was ready to go.

Kent Somers, reports for the Sporting News, Arizona Cardinals rookie S Ernest Shazor (hamstring) continues to struggle with a hamstring injury that has kept him of action during the team's minicamp. The longer he sits out, the less chance he has to make an impact with the team. The Cardinals were hoping Shazor would compete for the backup strong safety job. The coaching staff does remain intrigued by Shazor's size and potential.

The Arizona Republic reports Arizona Cardinals rookie S Ernest Shazor (hamstring) is still bothered by a left hamstring injury. The injury has kept him out of workouts since late April. He spent time on the stationary bike and did some light work during practice Tuesday, May 17. Head coach Dennis Green was hoping Shazor would be full speed by now.

The Arizona Republic reports the Arizona Cardinals plan to keep rookie SS Ernest Shazor at strong safety, even though he has the size to play linebacker. He is trying to become the backup at the strong safety spot to starting SS Adrian Wilson. Shazor said several teams were interested in signing him but he chose the Cardinals because of their style of play on defense. As noted earlier, Shazor injured his hamstring Saturday, April 30. HC Dennis Green said Shazor likely won't be able to go full speed until mid-May.

AZCardinals.com reports Arizona Cardinals head coach Dennis Green is excited about the addition of undrafted free agent DB Ernest Shazor. "Ernest Shazor is everybody's all-American," Green said. "He came out as a junior and a lot of times at certain positions, it more difficult for juniors to get drafted. I think it was a big surprise he wasn't drafted and we feel very fortunate to get him. He's got good size, he can run, he hits extremely well, and is a very aggressive player."

The NFL has announced University of Michigan DB Ernest Shazor has been granted special eligibility for the 2005 NFL Draft. Shazor has met the league's three-year eligibility rule and has submitted a written application in which he renounced his remaining college football eligibility.